Weird Combs on Chickens

[Fenrir]

My chickens have recently began to develop coloration on their combs. At first, I thought it was nothing. I have been reading of potential injuries, and to put Neosporin on them to help with the healing process. I did not think much of it. However, recently, my chicken has began to develop white on her comb as well. Is it infected? My Roo also getting a black comb. What is this, and what should I do? To continue, a different hen has developed a cough. Does it have something to do with the combs on the other two?

 

[SmiYa0126]

Hi! Where are you located? I'm thinking frost bite

 

[Fenrir]

I’m in south Alabama, an hour away from the Florida border. It has been getting cold here recently, but our coldest was a few weeks ago at 11°F.

 

[Isadora]

Looks like frostbite. Best thing to do is leave it alone. The parts that are black are necrotic and will fall off.
A few of my chickens got frostbite this year, too.

 

[Fenrir]

Looks like frostbite. Best thing to do is leave it alone. The parts that are black are necrotic and will fall off.
A few of my chickens got frostbite this year, too.

Okay, I will leave it alone for now and see if it gets any worse then. Thank you guys!

 

[Acre4Me]

Could be frost bite, but, maybe not. If FB, then the affected parts will dry up and fall off by themselves.

If the comb is dark/purplish - then could indicate lack of oxygen, heart issue.

The second pic is not clear. There is a type of fungal infection that can impact chickens combs. Can’t remember the name of it, but it common, and turns the area white. I recall that over the counter anti fungal creams are said to help.

 

[Razzlefrazzle]

The roo looks like typical frostbite, which should just be left alone, but I think we need clearer pictures of the hen's comb to see what's going on there.

A coughing hen is a separate issue, possibly a respiratory illness or perhaps she just got something caught in her throat. I wouldn't worry too much unless you notice her having difficulty breathing or other symptoms like nasal discharge or conjunctivitis.

 

[Fenrir]

The roo looks like typical frostbite, which should just be left alone, but I think we need clearer pictures of the hen's comb to see what's going on there.

A coughing hen is a separate issue, possibly a respiratory illness or perhaps she just got something caught in her throat. I wouldn't worry too much unless you notice her having difficulty breathing or other symptoms like nasal discharge or conjunctivitis.

I will have to post another picture in the morning when I can catch her and have some light. Thank you for all for helping me feel relieved about the Roo so far

 

[Fenrir]

This is the new photo from this morning. Is this better?

 

[Isadora]

This is the new photo from this morning. Is this better?

Hmmm... not much